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- Despite synchronized global growth and a potentially weaker dollar,emerging markets face challenges due to rising interest rates,according to analysts.While high yield assets might provide some buffer, a stable...
- The prospect of the Federal Reserve discussing tapering its asset purchases, possibly as early as June, could trigger market caution.
- Emerging markets have shown some resilience, outperforming US Treasuries and investment-grade corporates year-to-date.
Despite global growth, emerging markets face headwinds. Rising interest rates threaten credit exposures, while a potential weaker dollar and high-yield assets could offer some relief, according to this market analysis.The Federal Reserve’s tapering discussions may trigger investor caution in the near term. Fixed income struggles, with rising inflation expectations eroding returns, yet emerging markets might provide some refuge. The International monetary Fund forecasts strong growth for emerging markets, even as rising rates pose risks.News Directory 3 sees that primary market activity slows, but sovereign debt issuance will likely increase despite a challenging environment. Discover how emerging markets can navigate impending challenges and what to expect next.
Emerging Markets Face Challenges Despite Global Growth
Updated May 30,2025
Despite synchronized global growth and a potentially weaker dollar,emerging markets face challenges due to rising interest rates,according to analysts.While high yield assets might provide some buffer, a stable risk environment is crucial.
The prospect of the Federal Reserve discussing tapering its asset purchases, possibly as early as June, could trigger market caution. A key vulnerability has been the low all-in yield across credit markets, coinciding with ultra-low core yield rates.
Emerging markets have shown some resilience, outperforming US Treasuries and investment-grade corporates year-to-date. However, even high yield returns may not fully compensate for the risk involved. Fixed income generally has struggled, with rising inflation expectations eroding returns, particularly in longer tenors. Emerging markets, with thier higher yields, may offer some relief, especially amid global economic improvements.
The International Monetary fund (IMF) projects global GDP growth at 5.5% in 2021 and 4.2% in 2022. Emerging markets and developing economies are expected to grow by 6.3%, with EM Asia leading the way. Historically, emerging markets tend to thrive during periods of global growth, but rising longer-term rates pose challenges, especially for refinancing costs.
Analysts anticipate a resumption of US dollar weakness, which would ease pressure on emerging market currencies. A weaker dollar typically accompanies broader global recoveries and reflation, further supporting emerging markets.
Primary market activity has slowed, with sovereign debt issuance declining in February. Though, issuance is expected to increase to finance elevated deficits and additional COVID-19-related costs. Portfolio flows into emerging market risk assets have also slowed, reflecting the challenging environment.
Year-to-date, fixed income has struggled, with negative total returns reminiscent of the 2013 taper tantrum. rising Treasury yields have weighed on risk appetite and caused modest outflows.
“The higher rates narrative is not over,” Jones saeid. “That will maintain pressure on all-in credit exposures of all guises.”
“Some cushion is attainable in high yield, provided the risk environment remains relatively stable,” Jones added.
What’s next
Looking ahead, synchronized global growth and potential dollar weakness could provide support. However, the persistence of higher interest rates will continue to pressure credit exposures. High yield assets may offer some protection, particularly in local currency markets, if the risk environment remains stable.